What a goalie defends (3)

I believe the answer is:

net

(Other definitions for net that I've seen before include "device to divide the court" , "After expenses" , "Score a goal" , "Cricket practice area" , "Overall; mesh" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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